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This section has the description and repair procedures The end caps of the steering cylinder also serve as the
for the steering axle. axle mounts for the cylinder. The piston rod extends
from both ends of the cylinder and is connected to the
The steering axle assembly includes an axle frame, tie rods which are connected to the spindle assemblies.
steering cylinder, two spindle assemblies, and two hub
assemblies. The steering axle is articulated and is
connected to the frame by center pivot mounts. The
center pivot mounts permit the steering axle to move in
the frame mount when the lift truck travels over rough
surfaces. See Figure 1.
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General 1600 YRM 1360
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1600 YRM 1360 Steering Axle Assembly Repair
Put the lift truck on blocks on a solid, even, and See Figure 4 for lift truck models
level surface. Verify the blocks or stands have • ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH,
enough capacity to hold the lift truck. Use ad- ERC100VHS) (A938)
ditional blocks next to the tires as necessary to
prevent movement of the lift truck. Verify the lifting
devices used during repairs can lift the weight of
the parts and assemblies.
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Figure 7. Steering Axle Assembly for Lift Trucks ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH, ERC100VHS)
(A938)
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See Figure 6 for lift truck models 4. After cleaning, dry bearing cones with compressed
• ERC16-20VA (ERC030-040VA) (A969) air. Take care to prevent spinning the bearing cones
when using a compressed air jet.
See Figure 7 for lift truck models
• ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH, 5. Immediately wrap bearing cones in a lint-free cloth
ERC100VHS) (A938) to protect them from dust and other foreign matter.
7. If the bearing cones are to be replaced, remove the 2. Inspect bearing cups for signs of overheating or
inner and outer bearing cups from the wheel using scoring. If either condition exists, replace both sets
a brass drift pin. of bearing cones and bearing cups.
8. Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 for the other wheel. 3. Inspect the rubber mounts for signs of damage or
cracking. Replace, if necessary.
CLEAN
4. Inspect the oils seals and wear rings for any dam-
age. Replace, if damaged.
WARNING
Cleaning solvents can be flammable and toxic and 5. Inspect spindle assemblies and tie rods for signs of
can cause skin irritation. When using cleaning damage. Replace, if necessary, in accordance with
solvents, always follow the solvent manufacturer’s Spindles, Bearings and Tie Rods Repair.
recommended safety procedures.
6. Inspect the remainder of the axle assembly for dam-
age, and repair or replace as necessary.
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ASSEMBLE ERC22-35VG (ERC045-070VG) b. Tighten castle nut to 68 N•m (50 lbf ft) while
(A968), ERC16-20VA (ERC030-040VA) rotating the wheel in both directions to properly
(A969) AND ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS seat the bearings.
(ERC80-120VH, ERC100VHS) (A938) c. Loosen the castle nut 1/4 turn.
1. If bearing cups have been removed, use a press to d. Tighten nut to 3 N•m (27 lbf in).
install new bearing cups in wheel. See Figure 8.
e. Pull on the wheel assembly to ensure that there
2. For specified lubricant see is no end play. If there is excessive end play,
reassemble washer and repeat Step a through
Periodic Maintenance 8000 YRM 1364 for lift truck Step c.
model
• ERC22-35VG (ERC045-070VG) (A968) 6. Install new cotter pin in castle nut. If cotter pin can-
not be installed, tighten castle nut to the first align-
Periodic Maintenance 8000 YRM 1442 for lift truck ment position where the cotter pin can be installed.
model
• ERC16-20VA (ERC030-040VA) (A969) 7. Install hub cap.
Periodic Maintenance 8000 YRM 1577 for lift truck 8. Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 for other wheel.
models
• ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH, NOTE: Ensure that the washer is seated properly
ERC100VHS) (A938) against the bearing cone and not against the shaft
shoulder before tightening the castle nut.
Verify bearings are filled with grease.
NOTE: Perform Step 9 through Step 12 for lift truck
3. Install oil seal, as noted during removal, wear ring models ERC16-20VA (ERC030-040VA) (A969).
(if removed), and inner bearing cone on spindle.
9. Install the castle nut as follows:
CAUTION a. Install and tighten the castle nut to seat the
DO NOT damage the seals during installation. bearing, and back off completely.
4. Carefully slide wheel onto spindle. Install outer b. Tighten castle nut to 200 N•m (148 lbf ft) while
bearing cone and install washer. rotating the wheel in both directions to properly
seat the bearings.
NOTE: Ensure that the washer is seated properly
against the bearing cone and not against the shaft c. Loosen the castle nut 1/4 turn.
shoulder before tightening the castle nut.
d. Tighten nut to 12 N•m (106 lbf in).
NOTE: Perform Step 5 through Step 8 for lift truck mod-
els ERC22-35VG (ERC045-070VG) (A968). e. Pull on the wheel assembly to ensure that there
is no end play. If there is excessive end play,
5. Install the castle nut as follows: reassemble washer and repeat Step a through
Step c.
a. Install and tighten the castle nut to seat the
bearing, and back off completely.
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10. Install new cotter pin in castle nut. If cotter pin can- INSTALL ERC22-35VG (ERC045-070VG)
not be installed, tighten castle nut to the first align- (A968)
ment position where the cotter pin can be installed.
1. Install rubber mounts and top mount(s) on axle.
11. Install hub cap. Verify that the face of rubber mount with the word
"TOP" and the arrow (pointing up) is facing away
12. Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 and Step 9 through
from the steer axle. See Figure 9.
Step 11 for other wheel.
2. Apply lubricant (that is approved for use with rub-
NOTE: Perform Step 13 through Step 15 for lift truck
ber) to rubber mount. The lubricant is used to ease
models
assembly of the rubber mounts into lift truck frame
• ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH,
and mount brackets.
ERC100VHS) (A938)
3. Using a floor jack, position the steering axle under
13. Install the castle nut as follows:
the frame.
a. Install castle nut and tighten to 203 N•m
4. If the lift truck is equipped with the steering direc-
(150 lbf ft) while rotating the wheel in both
tion sensor option, connect steering direction sen-
directions to properly seat the bearings.
sor cable to the main wiring harness. See Figure 5.
b. Back off castle nut until wheel turns freely with
5. Lift the steer axle into position on the lift truck frame,
no end play. Torque should be less than 27 N•m
and install the rear and front mount brackets, four
(238 lbf in).
washers, four capscrews, and four nuts. Tighten
c. If there is excessive end play, reassemble capscrews to 90 N•m (66 lbf ft). See Figure 10.
washer and repeat Step a and Step b.
6. Remove plugs and caps and connect hydraulic
d. Re-torque castle nut to 34 N•m (25 lbf ft) and lines to steering cylinder as noted during removal.
lock in place at first alignment position which
7. Remove the floor jack from under the lift truck, and
occurs at or above 34 N•m (25 lbf ft).
remove the lift truck from the blocks.
e. Install new cotter pin and bend one prong over
8. Operate steering system to remove air from sys-
castle nut. Bend other prong over spindle and
tem. Turn steering wheel several times from one
cut flush with end of spindle.
stop to the other. Check for hydraulic leaks.
14. Install hub cap.
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1. WASHER
2. HUB CAP
3. COTTER PIN
4. CASTLE NUT
5. BEARING CONE
6. BEARING CUP
7. SPINDLE
8. WEAR RING
9. OIL SEAL
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7. Remove the floor jack from under the lift truck, and
remove the lift truck from the blocks.
1. CAPSCREW
2. WASHER
3. NUT
4. REAR MOUNT BRACKET
5. STEER AXLE
6. FRONT MOUNT BRACKET
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6. Remove plugs and caps and connect hydraulic Figure 13. Mount Installation, Lift Trucks
lines to steering cylinder as noted during removal. ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH,
ERC100VHS) (A938)
7. Remove the floor jack from under the lift truck, and
remove the lift truck from the blocks.
1. CAPSCREW
2. WASHER
3. NUT
4. REAR MOUNT BRACKET
5. STEER AXLE
6. FRONT MOUNT BRACKET
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REMOVE ERP22-35VL (ERP045-070VL) 2. Place the lift trucks on blocks. The procedure for
(A976) AND ERP40-50VM (ERP080-100VM) placing the lift truck on blocks may be found in the
(A985) Operating Manual or in one of the following service
manuals:
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6. Remove the top capscrew and washer from the bat- See Figure 16 for lift truck models
tery box and front mount bracket. See Figure 15. • ERP22-35VL (ERP045-070VL) (A976)
7. Remove two capscrews, washers, and rear mount See Figure 17 for lift truck models
bracket. • ERP40-50VM (ERP080-100VM) (A985)
See Figure 16 for lift truck model NOTE: The steering direction sensor is standard
• ERP22-35VL (ERP045-070VL) (A976) on ERP22-35VL (ERP045-070VL) (A976) and
ERP40-50VM (ERP080-100VM) (A985) lift trucks.
See Figure 17 for lift truck model
• ERP40-50VM (ERP080-100VM) (A985) 9. Carefully lower the floor jack enough to remove cap-
screw and cover to disconnect steering direction
NOTE: The front mount bracket may not be able to be sensor cable from the main wiring harness, and re-
removed until the steering axle is lowered during Step 9. move the main wiring harness from the conduit clip
located on the steering axle. See Figure 18. Install
8. Remove two capscrews, washers, hydraulic hose
cover and capscrew. Move the steer axle clear of
mounting brackets, and front mount bracket from
the lift truck.
the counterweight.
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